Stolen Iphone
Can apple block a stolen iphone by its serial number? Does the phone serial number embedded on the firmware, can it be changed using a program? I know an IMEI can be replace but the serial number, no idea.
iPhone X
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Can apple block a stolen iphone by its serial number? Does the phone serial number embedded on the firmware, can it be changed using a program? I know an IMEI can be replace but the serial number, no idea.
iPhone X
no, apple can't block anything by anything it's not legal for them to track or deactivate equipment sold to customers
carriers can block by IMEI
if you phone get stolen
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
no, apple can't block anything by anything it's not legal for them to track or deactivate equipment sold to customers
carriers can block by IMEI
if you phone get stolen
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
But Iphone's IMEI can be replace using third party software, can a third party software capable of reprogramming an stolen Iphone too? If yes, then tying up an Iphone device to an Itunes/apple id somewhat useless then as a thief can still use the phone.
altering an IMEI nr would have no impact on the activation lock Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support
1. No.
2. Any such program won't be publicly available.
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Stolen Iphone